19th June 2026
We seem to be getting up earlier these days. Winnie lets us know when she’s awake, and that is my cue to let her outside.
She spends a bit of time on the bed ripping the stuffing out of a helpless toy, then it’s time for both dogs to eat.
That is an event in itself, Winnie jumps with excitement, really high, Phoebe is not so energetic, she waits patiently as her dish is placed in front of her. It’s a daily ritual that I enjoy, afterwards they are calm, the ferocity of the eating process tires them out, so I can guarantee a bit of peace as I start our breakfast.
Today I was meeting with Lloyd at the Southside inn for breakfast, it’s an interesting place, mostly older and often disabled people eat there.
When we first decided to do a monthly breakfast, we planned to a different establishment each time, but we have stuck to the same place, I blame Lloyd, he likes to take the special because it’s “good value” yes Lloyd it’s cheap.
We spend an hour drinking coffee and chatting.
Afterwards, Kelli and I went on a bike ride, nothing adventurous, but part of a summer routine, which includes dipping in the pool at every opportunity.
We did try to get Winnie in there, she wasn’t sure about it, but I bet it won’t be long before she jumps in there herself and swims around.
We have started playing records in the morning whilst I’m getting breakfast cooked, it nice to get time to listen to vinyl again.
Another Lifetime to go 